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Ben Duckett’s Brilliant Fifty Guides Trent Rockets to a 5-Run Victory Over Sunrisers Leeds

TR vs SRL 17 Match Highlight & Report | The Hundred 2026 : Trent Rockets produced a composed all-round performance to defeat Sunrisers Leeds by 5 runs in The Hundred Men 2026. Batting first, the Rockets posted a competitive 146/4 in 100 balls, courtesy of a superb half-century from Ben Duckett. In reply, Sunrisers Leeds fought hard through Harry Brook and Mitchell Marsh, but could only manage 141/4, falling five runs short. Duckett’s outstanding innings earned him the Player of the Match award.

Ben Duckett Anchors Trent Rockets with a Match-Winning Fifty

After being asked to bat first, Trent Rockets lost Finn Allen early for just 2 runs, but Ben Duckett steadied the innings with a classy knock. The left-hander scored 64 off 47 balls, smashing 9 boundaries and keeping the scoreboard moving throughout the innings.

Duckett received excellent support from Aneurin Donald, who played an explosive cameo of 40 off just 19 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes. The pair put the Sunrisers bowlers under immense pressure during the middle overs.

Captain Sam Billings added 9 runs, while Tim David remained unbeaten on 24 off 22 balls, finishing the innings strongly. Mitchell Santner stayed unbeaten on 1 as Trent Rockets posted 146/4 in 100 balls, including 6 extras.

Brydon Carse Shines with the Ball

Sunrisers Leeds bowlers kept the scoring under control despite Duckett’s impressive innings.

Brydon Carse was the standout performer with 2 wickets for 20 runs, dismissing both Finn Allen and Aneurin Donald. Nathan Ellis and Abrar Ahmed claimed one wicket each, while the remaining bowlers struggled to stop Trent Rockets from posting a competitive total.

Harry Brook and Mitchell Marsh Fight Hard in the Chase

Chasing 147, Sunrisers Leeds suffered an early setback when Ryan Rickelton was dismissed for a duck.

Mitchell Marsh responded with a solid 41 off 35 balls, hitting 2 fours and 2 sixes, while captain Zak Crawley played an aggressive knock of 26 off 16 balls, including 4 fours and a six.

The chase was kept alive by Harry Brook, who scored a fluent 46 off 33 balls with 4 boundaries. In the final stages, Daniel Lawrence remained unbeaten on 14, while Tom Alsop added an unbeaten 10 off 5 balls, but Sunrisers Leeds eventually finished on 141/4, narrowly missing the target by 5 runs.

Trent Rockets Bowlers Deliver Under Pressure

Trent Rockets bowlers defended the total with discipline in the closing stages.

Mohammad Amir was the pick of the attack, claiming 2 wickets for 20 runs, including the crucial wickets of Mitchell Marsh and Harry Brook.

Craig Overton dismissed Ryan Rickelton early, while Mitchell Santner removed Zak Crawley at a vital stage. The remaining bowlers maintained tight lines to ensure Sunrisers Leeds never gained complete control of the chase.

Turning Point of the Match

The turning point came during Trent Rockets’ innings when Ben Duckett and Aneurin Donald stitched together a crucial partnership after the early dismissal of Finn Allen. Their aggressive stroke play shifted the momentum and laid the foundation for a defendable total.

In the chase, Sunrisers Leeds stayed in contention through Harry Brook and Mitchell Marsh, but Mohammad Amir’s double strike in the middle overs halted their momentum. Despite a late effort from Daniel Lawrence and Tom Alsop, Trent Rockets held their nerve to seal a thrilling victory.

Player of the Match

Ben Duckett was deservedly named the Player of the Match for his superb 64 off 47 balls. His innings, featuring 9 fours, provided the backbone of Trent Rockets’ total and proved to be the difference in a closely contested match.

While Harry Brook (46) and Mitchell Marsh (41) kept Sunrisers Leeds in the hunt, Trent Rockets’ disciplined bowling attack ensured they secured a hard-fought 5-run victory in The Hundred Men 2026.

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